Japan Condemns U.S. Tariffs

2025-07-08 03:26:29

(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to enforce a 25 percent tariff on imports from Japan, calling the move "truly regrettable" and pledging to do "everything" possible to safeguard domestic businesses and employment.

This statement was reported by local news outlets.

During an official government session, Ishiba emphasized that talks between the two countries would persist in pursuit of a trade arrangement that benefits both parties.

This was highlighted in a report by a news organization headquartered in Tokyo.

A day earlier, President Trump had declared that the United States would implement a 25 percent import tax on products from Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, starting August 1.

He signed a formal directive extending the date for these reciprocal duties to take effect on that same day.

Prime Minister Ishiba further stressed that his administration would give top priority to one-on-one discussions with the U.S., aiming to reach a constructive resolution through diplomacy.

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